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Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

385^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary in Katy, TX, is a high-performing school within the Katy Independent School District (Isd), serving 1,034 students from Pre-K through 5th grade with a consistent record of academic excellence. What truly sets Rylander apart is its ability to achieve top-tier results while serving a student body where 43.8% qualify for free or reduced lunch—a much higher proportion than nearby high-achieving peers like Griffin Elementary (17.1%) or Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary (18.1%). This demonstrates that the school’s success is not just about demographics but about effective, school-level practices that drive strong outcomes for all students.

Rylander excels in supporting English Language Learners (ELL), ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for this group—a standout metric that shows the school is closing achievement gaps effectively. However, a closer look reveals a fascinating contrast: while students perform exceptionally well on English STAAR tests (often 15-25 points above state averages), performance on Spanish STAAR exams is significantly lower, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 0% compared to the district’s 45.7%. This suggests a specific challenge in the Spanish-language program that may need attention. Additionally, the 2025-2026 school year saw a slight dip in some subgroup rankings, such as Female Students dropping from the 91st to 88th percentile, though overall performance remains strong.

Compared to nearby schools, Rylander offers a balanced and efficient education. For instance, its 3rd-grade math score (76.2%) actually exceeded Odessa Kilpatrick’s (70.7%), and its per-student spending of $9,889 is lower than Griffin Elementary’s $11,039, making it a high-value investment. The contrast with Cimarron Elementary, a nearby 1-star school with 60% free/reduced lunch and dramatically lower test scores, highlights that Rylander’s success is a result of specific, effective practices rather than just district resources. For parents, Rylander represents a school that consistently delivers strong academics while serving a diverse community, though the Spanish STAAR results are worth investigating further.

1,034

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,645

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

24831 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494

(281) 237-8300

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cinco Ranch J H
High:	Cinco Ranch High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.8%

White:

26.3%

Asian:

19.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (70% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg62%

Texas avg50%

385^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 46Elementary Schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd)

169^th of 951Katy Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	385 of 4627	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	89.5	388 of 4651	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	350 of 4710	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	372 of 4647	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.6	484 of 4581	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	91.6	331 of 4578	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	371 of 4479	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.2	345 of 4359	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	93.7	248 of 4329	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	91.1	151 of 4286	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	90.4	179 of 4320	95.9%	★★★★★
2014	88.6	262 of 4260	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	88.5	274 of 4221	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	88.8	265 of 4206	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	86.5	93 of 4095	97.7%	★★★★★
2010	85.1	132 of 3937	96.6%	★★★★★
2009	85.6	179 of 3884	95.4%	★★★★★
2008	88.0	61 of 3768	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	83.1	255 of 3724	93.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	345 of 2406	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.9	316 of 1905	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	304 of 2443	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.7	247 of 2443	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	482 of 2421	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.2	146 of 2444	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	282 of 2515	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.7	203 of 2483	91.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	315 of 999	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.2	321 of 814	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	354 of 1045	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.3	402 of 1015	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	470 of 957	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.2	350 of 967	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.0	430 of 1009	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	325 of 1005	67.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	82.7	359 of 4461	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	122 of 4331	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	71.7	713 of 4295	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	371 of 4240	91.3%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	149 of 1643	90.9%	★★★★★
2025	79.0	415 of 2918	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.9	298 of 3668	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	94 of 3556	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	84.3	253 of 3487	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	99 of 3446	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	71.8	576 of 3333	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	336 of 3226	89.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	531 of 4575	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	87.3	413 of 4658	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	390 of 4588	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	81.3	632 of 4561	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	89.2	366 of 4499	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	362 of 4348	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	400 of 4306	90.7%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	192 of 3075	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	76.2	229 of 2980	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	76.5	330 of 2958	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	82.5	160 of 3006	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	77.8	163 of 3184	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	72.6	668 of 3106	78.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	415 of 4413	90.6%	★★★★★
2025	75.9	564 of 3644	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	328 of 4465	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	198 of 4401	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	84.8	363 of 4376	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	146 of 4329	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	445 of 4188	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	318 of 4168	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	401 of 4520	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	79.2	395 of 3705	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	90.1	166 of 4594	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	133 of 4521	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	83.3	348 of 4477	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	165 of 4451	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	77.0	501 of 4309	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	365 of 4264	91.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.1	320 of 4582	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	369 of 4647	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	351 of 4585	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	370 of 4563	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	306 of 4498	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	390 of 4357	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.2	380 of 4319	91.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	253 of 1106	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	142 of 975	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	213 of 1128	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.7	298 of 1099	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	54.8	454 of 1004	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.0	492 of 961	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.3	309 of 1112	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	342 of 1046	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.6	300 of 4301	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	70.7	629 of 3549	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	503 of 4292	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	232 of 4086	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	75.7	492 of 3952	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	366 of 3799	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	76.1	400 of 3684	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.2	186 of 3558	94.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	346 of 3006	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.5	307 of 2612	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	455 of 3108	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	490 of 3106	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	481 of 3082	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	529 of 3082	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	359 of 3142	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	478 of 3127	84.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)94th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)91st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)88th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)77th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2026)68th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading77%+23 vs state

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

I am very pleased with their communication throughout the school. From the principal, admin staff, and teachers. They do many different activities and I love that students bring their work home after it’s been graded. Sadly, a lot of schools/teachers do not do this small thing to let the parents know not only what their child is doing but how. Because of Covid, we are not really able to go up to the school, but the over communication really makes up for it. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 24, 2010

Very disappointed in the counselors and principles within this school. They do not handle problems appropriately at the parent or child level. When a child is sent to the office, they do not ask the children questions in a manor that will not guide the guide the child's response. They also do not seem to understand that the children are scared and intimidated by this level of school staff. Bear Creek Elementary handled issues far better than this school!! But in the long run, wish we were back at Williams Elementary. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24831 Westheimer Pkwy	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-8300	1,034	81	12.7	43.8%	272 (26.3%)	107 (10.3%)	380 (36.8%)	202 (19.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (6.6%)	89.7	385^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.7%		89.5	388^th of 4651 public elementary schools	91.7%	3	10.0	22.2	0.0		0.0	0.0	81.0	72.8	77.5	76.2	62.3	67.0	$9,645
Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-7600	968	72	13.4	18.1%	295 (30.5%)	34 (3.5%)	181 (18.7%)	384 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (7.4%)	97.1	92^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	98.0%		97.4	81^st of 4651 public elementary schools	98.3%	11							81.4	86.1	88.9	70.7	82.8	87.8	$9,260
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Greenway Village Dr	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-6450	945	72	13.2	35.8%	351 (37.1%)	61 (6.5%)	358 (37.9%)	134 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.3%)	87.2	498^th of 4627 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.4	392^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	91.6%	106	33.3		80.0	40.0			65.0	73.8	76.1	63.8	70.3	64.1	$9,816
Griffin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 S Fry Rd	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-8706	782	57	13.7	17.1%	295 (37.7%)	27 (3.5%)	161 (20.6%)	244 (31.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.6%)	98.6	32^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.8	58^th of 4651 public elementary schools	98.8%	26							90.9	88.7	90.1	82.0	86.0	89.4	$11,164
James E Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 S Peek Rd	Katy	77450	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-7200	868	70	12.3	31.0%	352 (40.6%)	12 (1.4%)	354 (40.8%)	99 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.9%)	87.9	456^th of 4627 public elementary schools	90.1%		93	270^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.2%	186							63.8	75.6	73.4	61.9	80.3	69.0	$10,619
Cimarron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 S Peek Rd	Katy	77494	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-6900	495	47	10.4	60.0%	149 (30.1%)	61 (12.3%)	213 (43.0%)	22 (4.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.1%)	30	3423^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	26.0%		23.5	3821^st of 4651 public elementary schools	17.8%	398							30.9	48.7	47.3	20.6	54.2	29.7	$11,596
Tom Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 Falcon Landing Blvd	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 396-6000	1,058	81	13.0	22.3%	233 (22.0%)	66 (6.2%)	335 (31.7%)	376 (35.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.4%)	95.6	146^th of 4627 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.7	114^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.5%	32	20.0	20.0		28.6	37.5		70.5	83.1	83.1	79.0	84.8	79.5	$9,216
Bonnie Holland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy	Katy	77449	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 234-0506	784	62	12.7	27.8%	178 (22.7%)	74 (9.4%)	177 (22.6%)	309 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	93.5	229^th of 4627 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.6	163^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	96.5%	66							75.8	77.9	89.5	58.1	77.9	84.6	$10,079
Joella Exley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21800 Westheimer Pkwy	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-8400	868	68	12.7	37.9%	291 (33.5%)	68 (7.8%)	213 (24.5%)	258 (29.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.8%)	83.9	623^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	86.5%		88.4	430^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.8%	193							64.9	64.8	79.5	60.0	66.9	62.8	$10,451
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6161 S Fry Rd	Katy	77494	Fort Bend County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-7100	968	70	13.7	25.3%	279 (28.8%)	59 (6.1%)	179 (18.5%)	377 (38.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	70 (7.2%)	96.5	110^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.8	111^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.6%	1							80.0	81.7	85.4	79.2	78.2	82.5	$9,041

Frequently Asked Questions about Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary?

Students at Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary are 37% Hispanic, 26% White, 20% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary attend?

Students who attend Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cinco Ranch J H
High : Cinco Ranch High School

Is Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary a good school?

Yes. Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary ranks in the top 8.3% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary in?

Katy Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,034 students attended Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary.

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